Ghost of Yōtei refines Sucker Punch's open-world formula with a harder-edged revenge tale set in 1603 Hokkaido. Atsu, an onna-musha hunting the six warriors who murdered her family, wields five distinct weapons in a fluid combat system that demands constant adaptation. The freedom-first design strips away excessive UI, relying on fog of war and environmental observation for discovery. While some guidance feels overly convenient and late-game pacing stumbles with repetitive climbing sections, the 50+ hour experience rewards curiosity across six beautifully rendered regions. Comprehensive DualSense integration and exceptional PS5 Pro performance (60fps with ray tracing) showcase technical mastery. It's a confident evolution that respects player intelligence whilst maintaining narrative control, a must-play for fans seeking more refined samurai action.
Ghost of Tsushima ended up being one of the most beloved outings of the PS4 generation, and so topping the adventures of Jin Sakai was never going to be easy.
And while we think that opinions will likely always be divided on which Ghost title is best, Ghost of Yotei is a superb sequel that both builds on its predecessor, and delivers a slightly different take on samurai cinema.
Definitely MY game of the year.
All I have left now is to beat Takezo, but that fool is difficult. I’m learning little by little thought, I’ll soon earn the win, and the plat.
If you like playing as unstoppable warriors and skilled assassins, you won't want to miss these hits of 2025.
TV: "Awards season is here again, and we’d like to present the Best of 2025 PlayStation titles, courtesy of our staff at Twisted Voxel."
